옵션 체인은 다양한 행사가격과 만기일에 대한 Intel의 주식 옵션 주요 데이터를 보여줍니다. 트레이더들은 이 정보를 사용하여 잠재적 거래를 분석하고 Intel에 대한 시장 심리를 평가합니다..

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Intel is a leading digital chipmaker, focused on the design and manufacturing of microprocessors for the global personal computer and data center markets. Intel pioneered the x86 architecture for microprocessors and was the prime proponent of Moore's law for advances in semiconductor manufacturing. Intel remains the market share leader in central processing units in both the PC and server end markets. Intel has also been expanding into new adjacencies, such as communications infrastructure, automotive, and the Internet of Things. Further, Intel expects to leverage its chip manufacturing capabilities into an outsourced foundry model where it constructs chips for others.

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In a decision made public on Tuesday, a U.S. federal judge has dismissed a shareholder lawsuit accusing Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) of misleading investors about its foundry business, which contributed to a $32 billion market value wipeout after the company reported heavy losses.
What Happened: Investors alleged that Intel concealed a $7 billion operating loss tied to its chip manufacturing unit, Intel Foundry Services, in the fiscal year 2023. The company only disclosed the figure in April 2024 after restructuring its financial reporting, reported Reuters.
However, U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson ruled that shareholders had incorrectly linked the loss to the foundry business and that Intel had not misled investors.
She also found that statements made by then-CEO Patrick Gelsinger in March 2024—claiming Intel had &#8220;significant traction&#8221; and &#8220;growing demand for our foundry offering&#8221;—were not fraudulent because they referred to specific customers rather than overall revenue.
Investors may still file an amended complaint, leaving the door open for further legal action.&nbsp;
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44070969/former-intel-ceo-craig-barrett-warns-that-splitting-the-company-would-be-a-costly-mistake-a-far-better-move-might-be-to-fire-the-intel-board-and-rehire-pat-gelsinger">&#8216;Fire The Intel Board,&#8217; Says Former CEO Craig Barrett As He Pushes Back On Breakup Plans, Urges Focus On Chipmaking Wins</a>
Why It Matters: Intel has struggled to <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43680696/bill-gates-has-a-soft-spot-for-intel-but-says-the-chip-giant-has-lost-its-way-questions-whether-the-company-can-recover-after-ceo-exit-and-falling-behind-in-ai">compete with major chipmakers</a> like Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), especially amid the artificial intelligence boom.&nbsp;
Last month, it was reported that Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) and TSMC are exploring deals that could <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43761300/intel-could-be-split-in-two-as-broadcom-and-tsmc-explore-deals-trump-white-house-resists-foreign-ownership-report">result in the breakup</a> of Intel.
In January, the company announced its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/earnings/25/01/43353848/intel-earnings-analysis-q4-recap">fourth-quarter earnings</a>, showing a $1.15 billion drop in revenue compared to the previous year. Its market capitalization is currently $90.10 billion.
Intel is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43965130/intels-panther-lake-yield-under-30-says-top-analyst-mass-production-in-second-half-of-2025-challenging">currently relies</a> on its advanced 18A process node to regain profitability by 2026. This cutting-edge technology will be used in upcoming products like Panther Lake and Clearwater Forest.
Last week it was reported that Intel may not launch its chip fabrication plant in Ohio until 2030 or 2031. Financial struggles have forced the company to delay its $28 billion semiconductor project in central <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/media/25/02/44052935/intel-delays-28-billion-ohio-chip-plant-again-pushing-opening-to-2030-amid-financial-struggles">Ohio for a second time</a> in 2025.
Price Action: Intel's stock ended Wednesday at $20.81, down 2.44%. It slipped another 0.62% in after-hours trading. So far this year, the stock has risen 2.92%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Intel Beats Investor Lawsuit After $32 Billion Stock Plunge—Judge Rules Foundry Losses Weren't Misleading

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) stock is moving lower on Wednesday. Weakness in the stock may be due to President Donald Trump&#8216;s call to end the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/44052935/intel-delays-28-billion-ohio-chip-plant-again-pushing-opening-to-2030-amid-financial-struggles">CHIPS and Science Act</a>.
What To Know: Trump, during his address to Congress on Tuesday, called for an end to the CHIPS Act, stating, "your Chips Act is a horrible, horrible thing,&#8221; according to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-05/trump-calls-for-end-to-52-billion-chips-act-subsidy-program?embedded-checkout=true">Bloomberg</a>.
The CHIPS Act allocated $39 billion in grants and loans, along with 25% tax breaks, to boost U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing. It also dedicated $11 billion for chip research and development. 
The goal of the law was to lower dependence on Asian suppliers for critical electronic parts. Trump criticizes it as wasteful, suggesting tariffs could achieve similar results while generating revenue.
Intel received up to $7.86 billion in CHIPS Act funding for its semiconductor factory building efforts, according to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/25/intel-close-to-8-billion-chips-act-grant-source.html#:~:text=Intel%20and%20the%20Commerce%20Department,support%20Intel's%20chip%20manufacturing%20expansion.">CNBC</a>. The company is investing billions of dollars into these efforts, but its Ohio-based factory opening has been delayed until the early 2030s.
Investors may be reacting negatively as an end to the act could threaten Intel&#8217;s plans.
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INTC Price Action: At the time of writing, Intel shares are trading 4.03% lower at $20.48, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What's Going On With Intel Shares Wednesday?

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Intel. Our analysis of options history for Intel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 55% of traders were bullish, while 44% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $646,371, and 4 were calls, valued at $336,899.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $18.0 to $60.0 for Intel during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Intel's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Intel's whale activity within a strike price range from $18.0 to $60.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Intel Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741200382_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<td>INTC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
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<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$13.6</td>
<td>$13.65</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$294.8K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
<td>216</td>
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<td>INTC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.34</td>
<td>$2.19</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$230.0K</td>
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<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$2.18</td>
<td>$2.17</td>
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<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$2.32</td>
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<td>SWEEP</td>
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<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.2</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
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<td>24.6K</td>
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<h3>About Intel</h3>
Intel is a leading digital chipmaker, focused on the design and manufacturing of microprocessors for the global personal computer and data center markets. Intel pioneered the x86 architecture for microprocessors and was the prime proponent of Moore's law for advances in semiconductor manufacturing. Intel remains the market share leader in central processing units in both the PC and server end markets. Intel has also been expanding into new adjacencies, such as communications infrastructure, automotive, and the Internet of Things. Further, Intel expects to leverage its chip manufacturing capabilities into an outsourced foundry model where it constructs chips for others.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Intel, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Intel's Current Market Status</h3>
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<li>Trading volume stands at 71,287,982, with INTC's price up by 0.14%, positioned at $21.36.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 50 days.</li>
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<h3>What The Experts Say On Intel</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $29.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Intel, which currently sits at a price target of $29. 
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Taiwan&#8217;s government maintained that even after the latest investment, Taiwan would retain its most advanced semiconductor technology in the island country despite the new $100 billion deal (on top of its $65 billion investment) between the chip maker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) and&nbsp;Trump, the Guardian <a target="_blank" href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/mar/04/taiwan-trump-semiconductor-deal-tsmc" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tsmc" rel="noreferrer noopener">Contract chipmaker</a> Taiwan Semi could find itself in a tight spot as geopolitical tensions intensified between Taiwan and Washington since Donald Trump became President of the U.S.
Trump had <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44103610/taiwan-semiconductor-doubles-down-on-us-chipmaking-165-billion-investment-set-to-reshape-tech-jobs" rel="noreferrer noopener">verbally attacked Taiwan</a> for allegedly stealing U.S. semiconductor technology, leading to huge trade deficits for Washington.
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He also slammed Taiwan for the lack of a defense treaty between the countries as a key military backer of Taiwan against a potential invasion from China.
He threatened tariffs against Taiwan. Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44106029/taiwan-semiconductor-intel-navigate-shift-as-trump-looks-to-slash-chips-act-workforce-by-40" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">also suggested scrapping</a> U.S. subsidies to chipmakers to build fabs in the country to boost its semiconductor position. It is noteworthy that Taiwan Semiconductor and Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) benefit from the subsidies the Biden administration launched during its tenure.
Taiwan&#8217;s government said the latest deal must undergo government assessments, which would factor in the country&#8217;s and investors&#8217; interests. Trump said the deal indicated Taiwan Semiconductor could bypass the industry-wide 25% tariffs.
Taiwan Semiconductor was supposed to begin production of its most advanced 2-nanometer chip in its U.S. facilities from about 2028.
Government statements also suggested Taiwan Semiconductor had not yet <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/44013241/taiwan-semiconductor-faces-government-scrutiny-on-overseas-ventures-amid-intel-stake-rumors" rel="noreferrer noopener">applied for government approvals</a> required for foreign investments of that size when the company announced the deal.
However, the Taiwan Minister of Economic Affairs, Kuo Jyh-Huei, emphasized to the Guardian that the office was fully informed of Taiwan Semiconductor-related investments in advance.
Prior reports indicated Taiwan&#8217;s government was trying to prevent Trump from imposing tariffs by sending delegations to Washington and pledging to boost defense spending and reduce its trade surplus.
However, Kuo told the Guardian that the deal was not influenced by tariff threats, citing its plants in Japan and Germany.
Price Action:&nbsp;TSM stock traded higher by 2.11% at $183.79 at the last check on Wednesday.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Caught Between US Tariff Threats and Taiwan's Push To Keep Advanced Chip Tech

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Intel shares are trading lower. Weakness may be in reaction to President Donald Trump calling for ending the CHIPS Act.

Arm Holdings&#8211;ADR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), a subsidiary of&nbsp;SoftBank Group Corp.&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>), has entered into a $250 million agreement with Malaysia to supply chip designs and technology for the next ten years.
What Happened: &#8220;We have always wanted to move from the back-end — which is on testing and assembly — to the front-end," Malaysian Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2025-03-05/softbank-s-arm-inks-landmark-chip-deal-with-malaysia-video">told</a> Bloomberg Television. The government has decided to work with Arm &#8220;with the perspective of building the whole ecosystem.&#8221;
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Arm CEO Rene Haas signed a partnership agreement today.
The deal is a part of Malaysia&#8217;s ambitious strategy to shift from chip assembly to more lucrative semiconductor production. Currently, Malaysia packages about 10% of the world&#8217;s semiconductors. The country plans to use this deal to help local firms&nbsp;design their chips and&nbsp;aims to export semiconductors worth&nbsp;1.2 trillion ringgit ($270 billion)&nbsp;by 2030.
Although Malaysia is already a key center for chip testing and packaging with facilities for&nbsp;Intel Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>),&nbsp;GlobalFoundries Inc., and&nbsp;Infineon Technologies AG&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFNNY#OTC">IFNNY</a>), it has yet to make significant strides in chip design.
Prime Minister Ibrahim told a local news portal, Selangor Journal that this partnership is key to their &#8220;Made in Malaysia&#8221; initiative. "This marks a fundamental shift in our approach to semiconductors and technology that will define our future,"&nbsp;affirmed Ibrahim. 
The country aims to establish up to 10 chip companies with a combined annual revenue of $20 billion through this partnership. The agreement could potentially increase the country&#8217;s GDP by one percentage point.
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Why It Matters: This deal comes on the heels of Arm&#8217;s confirmation of its central role <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43521100/arm-confirms-central-role-in-100-billion-stargate-ai-infrastructure-project-with-openai-oracle">in the $100 billion Stargate AI </a>infrastructure project with OpenAI and Oracle Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NASDAQ">ORCL</a>) in February. The company&#8217;s expanding role in AI infrastructure and strong momentum in data center deployments further underscore its value to Malaysia&#8217;s semiconductor ambitions.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim also revealed that Arm will open its first Southeast Asian office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, aiming to extend its reach into other regional markets, including Australia and New Zealand. 
CEO Rene Haas stated that the agreement was well-positioned for success. He credited Arm&#8217;s decision to collaborate with Malaysia to the country&#8217;s decades of experience in the semiconductor industry.
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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43541019/chip-equipment-stocks-gain-traction-as-ai-demand-tsmcs-capex-and-semiconductor-expansion-drive-valuations" rel="noreferrer noopener">Semiconductor equipment company</a> ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) disclosed the impact of several U.S. semiconductor technology sanctions on China in its fiscal <a target="_blank" href="https://www.asml.com/en/investors/annual-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 annual report</a>.
The chip equipment maker pointed at the U.S. semiconductor embargo on China for affecting customer demand in 2024.
The company said several ASML customers slashed their capital expenditures amid macroeconomic uncertainty perpetrated by the U.S. semiconductor technology sanctions, including artificial intelligence.
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ASML said that a growing number of entities in China, which accounted for 36% of sales in 2024, are now subject to restrictions.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43541019/chip-equipment-stocks-gain-traction-as-ai-demand-tsmcs-capex-and-semiconductor-expansion-drive-valuations" rel="noreferrer noopener">According to SEMI</a>, China, Taiwan, and Korea will likely remain the top three destinations&nbsp;for equipment spending through 2026.&nbsp;
Under Donald Trump&#8217;s presidency, Washington restricted Chinese smartphone giant Huawei&#8217;s access to advanced semiconductor technology in 2019, citing national security threats.
The U.S. initiated several semiconductor sanctions on China in 2022 (during Joe Biden&#8217;s presidency), citing national security threats, while simultaneously, the country started ramping up its semiconductor base to reduce dependence on China.
The 2020 pandemic prompted the U.S. and other countries to tap chipmakers like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) and Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) to build their semiconductor fabs to develop advanced semiconductor chips that go into electronic devices ranging from smartphones, PCs to automobiles.
Last week, Intel&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43938789/intel-deploys-asmls-advanced-euv-machines-aims-to-challenge-taiwan-semiconductors-lead" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced that the</a> first two advanced extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines from&nbsp;ASML were &#8220;in production&#8221; at its factories. Reportedly, Intel took seven years to put those earlier machines into full production, which contributed to losing its edge to&nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor.
ASML stock plunged over 24% in the last 12 months. During that period, at least eight Wall Street firms cut their price targets on the stock after it failed to impress the Market with its outlook. The U.S. embargo on China, a key ASML market, affected its outlook.
Additionally, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44125598/intel-panther-lake-delay-pushes-key-notebook-launch-to-2026-stock-drops-8" rel="noreferrer noopener">struggling chipmaker Intel</a> is a key client of ASML. Therefore, reports of a possible takeover or split of the company may impact ASML demand.
Price Action: ASML stock is up 2.63% at $726.84 premarket at last check Wednesday.
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ASML

Chip Equipment Maker ASML Faces Uncertainty As US Sanctions On China Impact Demand

President Donald Trump during his joint address to Congress on Tuesday evening called for ending the CHIPS Act, which provides manufacturing incentives to semiconductor companies setting up their facilities in the U.S.
What Happened: During a primetime address to Congress on Tuesday, the president criticized the legislation, saying, "Your Chips Act is a horrible, horrible thing." Trump urged U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to "get rid" of it and use "whatever is left over" to "reduce debt or any other reason you want to."
According to <a href="https://www.semiconductors.org/chips-incentives-awards/">Semiconductor Industry Association</a>, the CHIPS Program has fueled investments in American semiconductor manufacturing. About $38 billion in grants and loans have been awarded to 32 companies across 23 states, mobilizing over $380 billion in private investment and creating an estimated 145,000 new jobs by 2030. 
Most notably, the Departments of Defense and Commerce awarded Intel Corp. up to $3 billion in CHIPS Act funding to expand domestic manufacturing of advanced semiconductors, strengthening the U.S. supply chain for critical national security needs.
Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd., on the other hand, was the recipient of $6.6 billion worth of grants, out of which $5 billion was a loaned amount for setting up projects worth $65 billion in Phoenix, Arizona.
Here are the U.S.-listed beneficiaries that have received grants under the CHIPS Act.
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<td>Company Stocks</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One-Year Performance</td>
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<tr>
<td>Amkor Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMKR#NASDAQ">AMKR</a>)</td>
<td>-21.57%</td>
<td>-37.79%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Analog Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>)</td>
<td>7.02%</td>
<td>19.17%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Coherent Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COHR#NYSE">COHR</a>)</td>
<td>-30.84%</td>
<td>5.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corning Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>)</td>
<td>-0.46%</td>
<td>43.05%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Entegris Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENTG#NASDAQ">ENTG</a>)</td>
<td>1.15%</td>
<td>-27.49%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Globalfoundries Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFS#NASDAQ">GFS</a>)</td>
<td>-11.56%</td>
<td>-28.48%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HP Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPQ#NYSE">HPQ</a>)</td>
<td>-9.79%</td>
<td>0.55%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Infinera Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INFN#NASDAQ">INFN</a>)</td>
<td>1.07%</td>
<td>28.93%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)</td>
<td>5.49%</td>
<td>-50.58%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTSI#NASDAQ">MTSI</a>)</td>
<td>-15.20%</td>
<td>20.75%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>)</td>
<td>2.22%</td>
<td>-32.11%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>)</td>
<td>4.43%</td>
<td>-3.46%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Polar Power Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POLA#NASDAQ">POLA</a>)</td>
<td>-29.51%</td>
<td>-16.33%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Rocket Lab USA Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>)</td>
<td>-23.90%</td>
<td>348%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Skywater Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKYT#NASDAQ">SKYT</a>)</td>
<td>-35.93%</td>
<td>-24.96%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>)</td>
<td>4.22%</td>
<td>14.18%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>)</td>
<td>-10.71%</td>
<td>33.36%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Wolfspeed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>)</td>
<td>-20.51%</td>
<td>-80.08%</td>
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Why It Matters: A few hours before Trump&#8217;s Congress address, TSMC announced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/03/44124444/taiwan-semiconductor-rises-as-100-billion-u-s-expansion-defies-market-downturn">plans to invest</a> an additional $100 billion in advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the United States. Building on a $65 billion project already underway in Arizona, this expansion brings the company&#8217;s total U.S. investment to a massive $165 billion. 
Addressing TSMC&#8217;s latest investment, Trump said, &#8220;All that was important to them was they didn't want to pay the tariffs. So they came and they're building. And many other companies are coming. We don't have to give them money, we just want to protect our businesses and our people, and they will come because they won't have to pay tariffs if they build in America.&#8221;
Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell on Tuesday. The SPY declined 1.18% to $576.86, and the QQQ dropped 0.30% to $495.55, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Wednesday, the futures of Dow Jones were up 0.47%, S&amp;P 500 traded 0.60% higher, whereas Nasdaq 100 futures advanced by 0.72%.
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Trump Seeks To End CHIPS Act: Who Stands To Lose? Here's A List Of Beneficiaries That Could Be Affected

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/intel" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. chipmaker</a> Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) stock is trading lower on Tuesday. Based on his industry survey, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo noted that Intel has postponed the mass production timeline for Panther Lake (PTL) from early September 2025 to the <a target="_blank" href="https://mingchikuo.craft.me/GAKSO6HqHWEKbe" rel="noreferrer noopener">mid-fourth quarter of 2025</a>.
Given the typical 2-4 week gap between chip and finished product shipments, PTL notebooks may not become widely available until 2026.
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This implies that Intel will miss the crucial year-end holiday sales season in 2025, and second-half 2025 revenue and profit will face downside risks.
While Intel has only publicly stated that PTL is scheduled for mass production in the second half of 2025 (keeping this delay within their communicated timeline), such a decision would not be made without significant production issues. This delay will impact Intel&#8217;s second-half 2025 revenue, profits, and, most importantly, organizational morale and supply chain trust.
Defect density is just one factor affecting chip yield and mass production capability. The shipment schedules of PC/NB brands, ODMs, and EMS providers serve as critical indicators for assessing the production status of Intel&#8217;s 18A process.
Based on Ming-Chi Kuo&#8217;s survey of Intel&#8217;s advanced-node consumable shipments, third-quarter 2025 figures show no significant changes from current levels, which could support the delay of Intel PTL.
In the second half of 2025, Intel will primarily rely on Arrow Lake (ARL) to compete against&nbsp;Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and&nbsp;Qualcomm Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>). With ARL offering less than 40 TOPs and brands showing limited enthusiasm for Lunar Lake (LNL), Intel appears disadvantaged in the second-half 2025 AI PC competition.
More aggressive brands have planned to adopt the limited Qualification Sample (QS) PTL chips expected in late September for specific high-end models to gain a time-to-market advantage. However, given the limited QS shipments, Intel will benefit minimally.
Until Intel successfully ships its chips manufactured on the 18A, it will struggle to gain the trust of external IC design customers and secure their substantial resource investments for 18A chip development collaboration.
Price Action: INTC stock closed lower by 6.20% to $21.36 on Tuesday.
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QCOM

Intel Panther Lake Delay Pushes Key Notebook Launch To 2026

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) shares are trading higher Tuesday after the company announced plans to invest an additional $100 billion in advanced semiconductor manufacturing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44103610/taiwan-semiconductor-doubles-down-on-us-chipmaking-165-billion-investment-set-to-reshape-tech-jobs">in the United States.</a>
What To Know: The new investment adds to the company's ongoing $65 billion project in Phoenix, Arizona, bringing total U.S. commitment to $165 billion. The expansion plan includes three new fabrication plants, two advanced packaging facilities and a significant R&amp;D center aimed at supporting AI and other advanced technologies. 
The company expects the initiative to create 40,000 construction jobs through the next four years, as well as tens of thousands of positions in chip manufacturing and research.
Taiwan Semiconductor projects the investment will drive over $200 billion in indirect economic output across the U.S. over the next decade. The Arizona facility, which employs more than 3,000 people, began volume production in late 2024.
Industry analysts forecast TSM will hold a 67% share of the global foundry market in 2025, a three-percentage-point increase year over year. Meanwhile, reports indicate the U.S. government has approached TSM to consider aiding Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) through a potential strategic acquisition.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), one of Taiwan Semiconductor's largest clients, remains heavily invested in AI and advanced manufacturing, committing over $500 billion to these initiatives.
TSM Price Action: Taiwan shares were up 4.89% at $181.43 at the time of writing, according to <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent072624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Taiwan Semiconductor Rises As $100 Billion U.S. Expansion Defies Market Downturn

Each trading day features hundreds of headlines and press releases on Benzinga Pro, a source for traders to see the latest news on the overall market<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent030425&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> and individual tickers.</a>
Here is a look at the most-searched stocks on Benzinga Pro for the month of February. Current prices and year-to-date performance are based on March 4 prices and do not include dividends. 
1.Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $39.42</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $17.25 to $122.90</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +31.1%</li>
<li>1-Year Return: -63.4%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 4th</li>
</ul>
2. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) 
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $115.74</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $75.61 to $153.13</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -16.2%</li>
<li>1-Year Return: +36.0%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 1st</li>
</ul>
3. SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $577.09</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $493.86 to $613.23</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -1.2%</li>
<li>1-Year Return: +12.7%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 3rd</li>
</ul>
4. Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $83.19</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $15.67 to $84.41</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +10.6%</li>
<li>1-Year Return: +246.1%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 7th</li>
</ul>
5. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $271.39</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $138.80 to $488.54</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -28.5%</li>
<li>1-Year Return: +44.1%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: 2nd</li>
</ul>
6. BigBear.ai Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAI#NYSE">BBAI</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $4.65</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $1.16 to $10.36</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +13.3%</li>
<li>1-Year Return: +7.5%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
7. Reborn Coffee Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REBN#NASDAQ">REBN</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $4.47</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $0.92 to $8.75</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +162.9%</li>
<li>1-Year Return: +202.0%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
8. Rigetti Computing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $7.77</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $0.66 to $21.42</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -61.2%</li>
<li>1-Year Return: +359.2%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
9. Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $39.50</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $11.20 to $72.98</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +56.9%</li>
<li>1-Year Return: +170.7%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
10. Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $130.30</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $68.36 to $145.30</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +53.4%</li>
<li>1-Year Return: +81.1%</li>
<li>2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
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Honorable Mentions:&nbsp;The following stocks were the 11th&nbsp;to 20th&nbsp;most-searched tickers on&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent030425&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;in February.
11. Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)
12. Firefly Neuroscience Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIFF#NASDAQ">AIFF</a>)
13. Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)
14. AppLovin Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>)
15. Alpha Modus Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMOD#NASDAQ">AMOD</a>)
16. Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)
17. Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)
18. Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)
19. Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>)
20. Tempus AI Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>)
Why It&#8217;s Important: Super Micro Computer took the crown in February as the most-searched ticker on <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent030425&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>, narrowly edging out Nvidia.
The list of the most-searched tickers in February looked significantly different, with only five of the top 10 coming from the list of the most-searched tickers on Benzinga Pro in 2024.
Super Micro Computer, Nvidia, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust and Tesla all ranked in the top five, where they also ranked throughout 2024.
Palantir, which ranked 7th in 2024, moved to 5th place in February.
Four of the top 10 stocks from 2024 dropped to the 11th through 20th range, including Advanced Micro Devices, Amazon, Apple and the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF.
GameStop Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) was the lone top 10 stock to drop out of the top 20 after ranking 10th in 2024. Other stocks that ranked in the top 20 and fell out of the top 20 include Meta Platforms, MARA Holdings, Trump Media &amp; Technology, Microsoft, SoundHound AI, Boeing, Micron and Strategy.
The top 10 list included several new names, including BibBear.AI and Rigetti, which fit the themes of AI and quantum computing that have been popular with investors in recent years. Hims &amp; Hers made the top 10 in February, which came as the company saw a surging stock price and also showed off its first-ever <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43598736/super-bowl-commercials-2025-complete-list-of-super-bowl-lix-ads-and-companies-behind-them">Super Bowl commercial.</a>
Time will tell if many of the names remain on the list for the month of March or if new sectors and themes gain the attention of Benzinga Pro users.
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Intel shares are trading lower amid volatility in chip stocks on trade war concerns.

A high-stakes deal that could have reshaped global supply chains has crumbled. The negotiations between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy were meant to secure a partnership granting the US priority access to Ukraine's vast reserves of critical minerals &#8211; resources vital for military technology, electric vehicles (EVs) and advanced electronics. 
However, the talks unraveled over security concerns and shifting priorities, leaving both nations scrambling for alternatives. Now, the fallout is poised to send ripples through markets, affecting stocks and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs linked to these key industries</a>. Investors should closely monitor the funds and equities most exposed to this disruption.
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ETFs In The Spotlight
With the deal off the table, ETFs tracking rare earth minerals, defense and EV industries could see increased volatility:
VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REMX#NYSE">REMX</a>): Holds stocks involved in rare earth mining and processing, sectors now facing renewed uncertainty. Pilbara Minerals Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AU#NYSE">AU</a>) and Arcadium Lithium Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALTM#NYSE">ALTM</a>) are among its top holdings.
Global X Lithium &amp; Battery Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIT#NYSE">LIT</a>): Focuses on lithium and battery-related companies, which depend on stable mineral supplies. The fund has allocated its assets to companies like Mineral Resources, Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Albemarle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>).
iShares US Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>): Tracks major defense contractors like Raytheon Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>), Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) and Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), that may face cost pressures due to supply chain disruptions. 
What Was At Stake?
The abandoned agreement would have given the US <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43968607/trump-negotiates-a-very-big-deal-for-ukraines-mineral-wealth">priority access to Ukraine's reserves of critical minerals</a> essential for military technology, EVs and advanced electronics. In return, Ukraine expected a financial boost, with 50% of state-owned mineral revenues going into an investment fund for economic recovery. However, without US security guarantees, Ukraine hesitated to finalize the deal, ultimately leading to its collapse.
With no agreement in place, both the US and Ukraine face economic and strategic setbacks. The US remains reliant on China for rare earth processing, while Ukraine may now seek alternative partnerships—potentially with China or European nations.
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US Defense And Tech Stocks
The US defense and tech industries are major consumers of rare earth minerals. Companies like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon Technologies rely on these materials for advanced weaponry and aerospace systems. The lack of a stable mineral supply chain outside China could make sourcing components more expensive, potentially affecting these stocks.
Semiconductor giants like NVIDIA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), and Intel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) could also see cost pressures, as rare earth elements are crucial for chip production. If US companies must continue depending on China for processing, it could impact supply chain stability and pricing.
Lithium and rare earth mining companies like MP Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MP#NYSE">MP</a>), which processes rare earths domestically, might see increased interest as the US looks to expand its refining capabilities.
What's Next?
With the US unable to secure a direct supply of Ukrainian minerals for now, Washington may have to fast-track domestic refining projects or seek alternative deals. Meanwhile, Ukraine might turn to European nations or even China to fill the gap. For now, investors should brace for potential market fluctuations in defense, tech and EV sectors.
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Broken Deal, Big Consequences: How ETFs And Stocks Will React

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According to my latest industry survey of PC/NB vendors (brands, ODMs, and EMS), Intel has postponed the mass production timeline for Panther Lake (PTL) from early September 2025 to mid-Q4 2025. Several key points warrant attention:
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Given the typical 2-4 week gap between chip and finished product (PC/NB) shipments, PTL notebooks may not become widely available until 2026, implying that Intel will miss the crucial year-end holiday sales season in 2025 and 2H25 revenue and profit will face downside risks.
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While Intel has only publicly stated that PTL is scheduled for mass production in 2H25 (keeping this delay within their communicated timeline), such a decision would not be made without significant production issues. This delay will impact Intel's 2H25 revenue, profits, and, most importantly, organizational morale and supply chain trust.
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Defect density is just one-factor affecting chip yield and mass production capability. The shipment schedules of PC/NB brands, ODMs, and EMS providers serve as critical indicators for assessing the production status of Intel's 18A process.
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Based on my survey of Intel's advanced-node consumable shipments, 3Q25 figures show no major changes from current levels, which could support the delay of Intel PTL.
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In 2H25, Intel will primarily rely on Arrow Lake (ARL) to compete against AMD and Qualcomm. With ARL offering less than 40 TOPs and brands showing limited enthusiasm for Lunar Lake (LNL), Intel appears disadvantaged in the 2H25 AI PC competition.
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More aggressive brands have planned to adopt the limited Qualification Sample (QS) PTL chips expected in late September for specific high-end models to gain a time-to-market advantage. However, given the limited QS shipments, Intel will benefit minimally.
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Until Intel successfully ships its own chips manufactured on the 18A, it will struggle to gain the trust of external IC design customers and secure their substantial resource investments for 18A chip development collaboration.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo Says "Intel's Panther Lake (PTL) Production Delayed, Unfavorable for 2H25 Sales; Patience Key to the Foundry Business"

The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chips-act" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. Chips Program Office</a> will lose close to forty percent of its staff, marking a divergence in President&nbsp;Donald Trump&#8217;s strategy&nbsp;from that of Joe Biden.
The reduction includes around 20 employees who accepted a voluntary deferred resignation and left the U.S. government office last week, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-03/us-chips-act-office-is-losing-two-fifths-of-staff-to-trump-purge?srnd=phx-technology&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a>, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. Reportedly, the Trump administration will terminate the office of another 40 who are considered probationary on Monday.
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The 2022 program the Biden administration inked includes $39 billion in manufacturing grants to companies like&nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) and&nbsp;Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), plus $11 billion for research and development. It has prompted well over $400 billion in promised private investment.
Commerce Secretary&nbsp;Howard Lutnick suggested to Bloomberg that Trump tariffs have an edge over the erstwhile Chips Act.
He lauded how Trump convinced Taiwan Semiconductor to boost its U.S. investment by $100 billion to avoid tariffs instead of the erstwhile $65 billion Arizona fab investment in return for a 10% subsidy.
The Biden administration built an office of about 140 people to oversee the Chips Act manufacturing spending, in addition to staff responsible for R&amp;D funding.
The semiconductor supply chain disruption due to the 2020 pandemic and alleged national security threats from countries like China prompted countries like the U.S., Europe, and Japan to consolidate the domestic semiconductor base.
Therefore, they forged deals with the chipmakers to construct fabs in their countries to develop advanced semiconductor technology, notably artificial intelligence technology, to unlock value.
U.S. Big Tech giants have downsized by a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43352019/amazon-cuts-more-jobs-in-cost-saving-push-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">couple of thousands</a>, citing a pandemic-induced slowdown, an efficiency drive, and other factors.
In 2022, Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) let go of its workforce, affecting 27,000 positions. Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) fired 10,000 employees in 2023, losing 4%-5% of its workforce. In 2023, Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)&nbsp;Google&nbsp;slashed 12,000 jobs, affecting ~6% of its workforce. Since November 2022, Meta&nbsp;Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) laid off 21,000 employees or 25% of its workforce.&nbsp;
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On Tuesday, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44084767/taiwan-semiconductor-weighs-100-billion-us-investment-as-chip-war-heats-up" rel="noreferrer noopener">contract chipmaker</a> Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) announced plans to invest an additional $100 billion in advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S.
Building on the company&#8217;s ongoing $65 billion investment in its advanced semiconductor manufacturing operations in Phoenix, Arizona, Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s total investment in the U.S. will likely reach $165 billion. The expansion includes plans for three new fabrication plants, two advanced packaging facilities, and a significant R&amp;D team center.
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The contract chipmaker expects to create hundreds of billions of dollars in semiconductor value for AI and other cutting-edge applications. The expanded investment will likely support 40,000 construction jobs over the next four years and create tens of thousands of high-paying, high-tech jobs in advanced chip manufacturing and R&amp;D.
It will likely drive over $200 billion of indirect economic output in Arizona and across the U.S. in the next decade, the company said.
Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s Arizona fab currently employs more than 3,000 people on 1,100 acres of land in Arizona. The site has been in volume production since late 2024.
U.S. President Donald Trump has been a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/44013241/taiwan-semiconductor-faces-government-scrutiny-on-overseas-ventures-amid-intel-stake-rumors" rel="noreferrer noopener">critic of Taiwan</a> since his presidential campaign days for accusing them of allegedly stealing American semiconductor business. He promised action against the country and threatened retaliatory tariffs because of Taiwan&#8217;s large trade surplus with the U.S.
IDC expects the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42480928/taiwan-semi-set-to-command-67-foundry-market-share-idc" rel="noreferrer noopener">Taiwanese contract chipmaker</a> to command a 67% share of the global foundry market in 2025, up 300 bps year over year.
Separate reports indicated the U.S. government canvassing Taiwan Semiconductor to help bail out Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) out of its woes <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/44013241/taiwan-semiconductor-faces-government-scrutiny-on-overseas-ventures-amid-intel-stake-rumors" rel="noreferrer noopener">via strategic acquisition</a>.
Meanwhile, Big Tech giants remain&nbsp;aggressively invested in&nbsp;their AI ambitions.&nbsp;Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), a key Taiwan Semiconductor client, committed over $500 billion to AI and advanced manufacturing.
Price Action:&nbsp;TSM stock traded higher by 1.48% to $175.53 premarket at the last check on Tuesday.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Doubles Down On US Chipmaking, Plans $165 Billion Investment

Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) shares are trading higher Monday following reports suggesting NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) are performing manufacturing tests <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44070969/former-intel-ceo-craig-barrett-warns-that-splitting-the-company-would-be-a-costly-mistake-a-far-better-move-might-be-to-fire-the-intel-board-and-rehire-pat-gelsinger">with the company</a>.
What To Know: Chip designers Nvidia and Broadcom have been doing manufacturing testing with Intel&#8217;s 18A manufacturing process, suggesting the chipmaker could be in the running for manufacturing contracts, per Reuters.
Sources familiar with the matter reportedly said the pair of tests indicate the companies are getting closer to making a decision on manufacturing. Intel has not yet announced a prominent chip designer customer, so any announcement involving Nvidia or Broadcom could be huge for Intel. Intel shares surged in early trading before pulling back. The stock was last up about 1%.
The report indicates that Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) is also evaluating whether Intel&#8217;s manufacturing process will be the best path forward. It&#8217;s not clear if AMD has engaged in any testing with Intel to date.
&#8220;We don&#8217;t comment on specific customers but continue to see strong interest and engagement on Intel 18A across our ecosystem,&#8221; an Intel spokesperson reportedly said.
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Intel&#8217;s 18A manufacturing process is capable of producing advanced AI processors and complex chips. Testing can take months to complete. The report indicates that it&#8217;s not clear when the tests began.
Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announced his retirement in December after reportedly being forced out by the board. Intel shares are up nearly 20% year-to-date on hopes the company could lean into more aggressive strategy changes under new leadership.
INTC Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/intc">Intel shares</a> initially surged above the $25 level in early trading before pulling back. The stock was up 0.65% at $23.90 at the time of publication Monday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What's Going On With Intel Stock Monday?

According to a Reuters report, Nvidia&nbsp;Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;and Broadcom&nbsp;Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/intel" rel="noreferrer noopener">running manufacturing tests</a> with Intel Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) 18A process, signifying potential upside for the U.S. struggling chipmaker.
Intel&#8217;s 18A process can make advanced artificial intelligence processors and other complex chips and competes with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) technology, which dominates the global chip market, Reuters cited unnamed sources familiar with the matter. Intel stock gained Monday after the report.
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The tests reflect the companies&#8217; exploration of plans to commit hundreds of millions of dollars worth of manufacturing contracts to Intel.
Apparently, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)&nbsp;is also considering using Intel&#8217;s 18A manufacturing process for its needs.
An Intel spokesperson told Reuters that Intel enjoyed higher interest and engagement on Intel 18A.
Intel&#8217;s struggling business has attracted the attention of the U.S. administration. The Donald Trump administration recently met with Taiwan Semiconductor chief C.C. Wei and discussed the Taiwanese contract chipmaker&#8217;s acquisition of a majority stake in a joint venture in Intel&#8217;s factory unit.
Meanwhile, Intel said it bagged deals with Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)&nbsp;and Amazon.com&nbsp;Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)&nbsp;to produce chips on 18A.
Intel stock plunged 48% in the last 12 months as it failed to capitalize on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42344006/intel-interim-co-chief-expects-ceo-to-have-foundry-experience-stands-by-forecast" rel="noreferrer noopener">the AI frenzy</a>, which cost its CEO Pat Gelsinger positions.
The chipmaker had named CFO David Zinsner and general manager of Intel&#8217;s Client Computing Group Michelle Johnston Holthaus&nbsp;as interim co-CEOs&nbsp;while the board hunted for a new CEO.
Price Action: INTC stock is up 0.55% at $23.86 at the last check on Monday.
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Intel Gains Traction With 18A Process As Nvidia, Broadcom Consider Manufacturing Contracts

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<td>NVDA</td>
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<td>SWEEP</td>
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<td>03/07/25</td>
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<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$88.6K</td>
<td>14.8K</td>
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<td>SWEEP</td>
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<td>03/07/25</td>
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<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
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<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$145.0K</td>
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<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
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<td>08/15/25</td>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$58.3K</td>
<td>360</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NICE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$75.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>650</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on March 7, 2025. Parties traded 130 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.3K, with a price of $264.0 per contract. There were 13965 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 62991 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on March 7, 2025. Parties traded 474 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $88.6K, with a price of $187.0 per contract. There were 14894 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 19972 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on March 7, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $265.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.9K, with a price of $1445.0 per contract. There were 8882 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12732 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.5K, with a price of $117.0 per contract. There were 72066 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11748 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 1295 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $145.0K, with a price of $112.0 per contract. There were 15678 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9149 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on March 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 273 contract(s) at a $91.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $75.1K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 3591 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8722 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 109 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 18 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $1520.0 per contract. There were 7118 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1191 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ENPH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 165 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 1100 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $320.1K, with a price of $291.0 per contract. There were 457 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1125 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on March 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 106 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.3K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 360 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1082 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NICE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NICE#NASDAQ">NICE</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 18 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 48 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $75.8K, with a price of $1580.0 per contract. There were 1310 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 650 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Former Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) CEO Craig Barrett has strongly criticized calls to divide Intel's business, arguing that the company should focus on its recent chipmaking breakthroughs instead.
What Happened: In an opinion piece <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/02/28/intel-future-craig-barrett-semiconductors-tsmc/">published</a> in Fortune on Saturday, Barrett pushed back against the idea—proposed by former Intel directors—that Intel should split its foundry business from its chip design division to better compete with TSMC.
There have been reports of potential deals involving Broadcom and TSMC that could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43761300/intel-could-be-split-in-two-as-broadcom-and-tsmc-explore-deals-trump-white-house-resists-foreign-ownership-report">lead to Intel&#8217;s breakup</a>. Broadcom has been exploring a bid for Intel&#8217;s chip design and marketing business, seeking a partner to take over the manufacturing unit.
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Barrett argued that Intel should prioritize its 18A process node, which could help it close the technology gap with TSMC.
"The reason why Intel's foundry business failed in the past years is because it lacked the technology to compete," Barrett wrote. "Splitting off the foundry will only serve as a distraction and introduce complications."
Barrett also delivered a harsh rebuke of Intel's leadership, blaming the board for the company's decline over the last decade. He specifically called out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42344006/intel-interim-co-chief-expects-ceo-to-have-foundry-experience-stands-by-forecast">Intel's decision to oust</a> CEO Pat Gelsinger, saying: "A far better move might be to fire the Intel board and rehire Pat Gelsinger to finish the job he has aptly handled over the past few years."
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Why It's Important: Barrett's comments underscore the ongoing debate over Intel's future as it struggles to regain its competitive edge in semiconductor manufacturing.&nbsp;
Earlier, Bill Gates also <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43680696/bill-gates-has-a-soft-spot-for-intel-but-says-the-chip-giant-has-lost-its-way-questions-whether-the-company-can-recover-after-ceo-exit-and-falling-behind-in-ai">expressed disappointment</a> over Intel&#8217;s decline, noting the company&#8217;s struggles in chip design and manufacturing. He also questioned whether Intel could recover after the CEO exit and falling behind in AI.
Intel is facing financial difficulties. In January, the company reported its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/earnings/25/01/43353848/intel-earnings-analysis-q4-recap">fourth-quarter earnings</a>, revealing a year-over-year revenue decline of $1.15 billion. Its current market capitalization stands at $102.77 billion.
Last week it was reported that Intel has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/44052935/intel-delays-28-billion-ohio-chip-plant-again-pushing-opening-to-2030-amid-financial-struggles">delayed the opening</a> of its $28 billion Ohio chip plant to 2030. This delay marks the second time in 2025 that the project has been postponed.
Price Action: Intel&#8217;s stock closed at $23.73 on Friday, rising 2.77%. In after-hours trading, it added another 0.29%. Year to date, the stock has gained 17.36%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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